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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,227.14, 90,371.54 and 28,672.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,227.14, 90,371.54 and 28,672.90 is: 43,024.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,227.14 : 90,371.54 = 28,672.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,227.14/90,371.54 = 28,672.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,227.14x = 90,371.54 × 28,672.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,227.14x = 2,591,214,129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,214,129.27/60,227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,024.03

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